Manufacturing Engineer

Victaulic•Justin, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Victaulic is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join its Engineering team in an on-site role in Justin, Texas. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the engineer will drive continuous improvement using engineering concepts and lean principles to improve productivity, eliminate waste, and uphold safety and quality standards. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, planning, maintenance, and facility teams to improve and standardize manufacturing processes, with a strong presence on the production floor. The Manufacturing Engineer applies independent judgment and ingenuity to complex problems, supports new equipment installation, commissioning, and testing, and helps maintain plant processes and equipment. The position also provides technical support and documentation for product and project needs, directs maintenance priorities, and helps implement and sustain the facility's Lean program.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or other solid modeling software.
Demonstrated ability in process improvement, metric development, and problem-solving.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented and analytical approach.
Ability to learn quickly, self-motivate, and promptly accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
Willingness to accept assignments of all types, including intermittent travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with machinery, mechanical equipment, construction materials, construction methods, and construction equipment.
General knowledge of steel fabrication processes, such as welding, CNC milling, and facing.
Familiarity with basic engineering principles and strong mathematical ability.

Responsibilities

Implement continuous improvement using engineering concepts and lean principles to enhance productivity, eliminate waste, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and planning teams to support process improvements and standardization across manufacturing sites.
Develop solutions to complex and unique problems requiring independent judgment and ingenuity, and modify procedure standards related to plant layout, design, and construction.
Provide technical support during new equipment installation, commissioning, and testing.
Coordinate with the Facility Manager and teams to maintain the quality of work process systems, and assist with documenting standard work and training.
Assist with first-pass troubleshooting and minor repairs, and establish preventive maintenance programs for industrial machinery and equipment.
Analyze root causes of manufacturing issues and drive them to resolution.
Provide technical product assistance as needed, supporting project coordination, engineered products, and sales through documentation such as product-specific engineering submittal drawings and manufacturing procedures.
Maintain a strong production-floor presence and actively engage in daily manufacturing operations.
Provide daily technical direction and prioritization to the maintenance team to align work with production goals and operational efficiency.
Ensure the facility's Lean program is properly implemented and maintained.
Ensure documentation and data entry align with quality and standard work.
Follow company safety rules, regulations, and policies, and attend assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training.